KDH Won't Comment on Fico's Accusations Yet, Wants to Get Relevant Information

Bratislava, 29 July (TASR) - The opposition Christian Democrats (KDH) won't react to the accusations presented by Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) at Tuesday's press conference against the United Kingdom without knowing the facts as it is trying to obtain relevant information. The party said it will take a final position on the issue only afterwards. However, it advised the prime minister to address the problems of Slovak citizens with the same energy he devoted to the press conference. "Unfortunately, we have to say that the premier is increasingly behaving like a commentator on a conspiracy website and spreading narratives that copy Russian propaganda. In contrast to his approach, the Christian Democrats are getting relevant information - KDH chairman Milan Majersky communicated on Tuesday with British ambassador to Slovakia Nigel Baker," KDH noted in a statement. The Christian Democrats announced that they'll also officially approach the UK Foreign Office. They want to get more relevant information about the activities of the agency, which, according to Fico, allegedly searched for influencers in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and influenced events there. "KDH will always stand on the side of standard democratic institutions, foreign policy credibility and a dignified partnership with our allies," they added. At a press conference on Tuesday, Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of Great Britain paid influencers via a media agency to influence the Slovak general election in 2023 to the detriment of Smer-SD and in favour of Progressive Slovakia (PS), referring to a story published on the marker.sk website. Slovakia will therefore summon British Ambassador Nigel Baker, from whom it will demand an explanation of all the details. am/mcs